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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,571.36, 8,356.14 and 2,063.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,571.36, 8,356.14 and 2,063.02 is: 3,094.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,571.36 : 8,356.14 = 2,063.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,571.36/8,356.14 = 2,063.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,571.36x = 8,356.14 × 2,063.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,571.36x = 17,238,883.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238,883.94/5,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.20

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